Essentially Local May-June 2019
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Professional<br />
Water Rates are<br />
Rising<br />
Water rates went up on 1 April <strong>2019</strong><br />
between 1-4%. With each of us using<br />
about 150 litres every day, it’s easy to<br />
see how a family of four will soon be<br />
paying at least £350 each year and<br />
that’s without the standing charge.<br />
To reduce your bill:<br />
• Install a meter - pay for what you use.<br />
• Fix leaks.<br />
Did you know?<br />
TOP TIP<br />
"Alliance Française is a<br />
positive experience for<br />
its variety of teaching<br />
methods and materials<br />
as well as small<br />
classes."<br />
• Completely fill the dishwater or washing machine and only buy water<br />
efficient white goods.<br />
• Reduce the time spent in the shower which uses between 6 - 45 litres<br />
per minute.<br />
• Turn off the tap when cleaning your teeth to save about 6 litres<br />
of water.<br />
• Collect rain water in a butt to use on your garden.<br />
According to the Office of National Statistics men do an average of 16<br />
hours of unpaid household work a week compared to 26 hours carried<br />
out by women. Unpaid household work includes cooking, cleaning<br />
adult care, laundry and driving. Even with these hours of unpaid<br />
domestic chores, 1 in 4 households employ a cleaner in an industry<br />
that is valued at over £24 billion. As great as it is to have the extra help,<br />
if they are not self-employed or employed through an agency you<br />
will be responsible for their employment. This means meeting their<br />
rights including holiday and sick pay, as well as collecting the right tax<br />
and passing it on. There are additional considerations if you employ<br />
someone to live in as you are providing free board and lodging but that<br />
doesn’t mean they are available 24/7. Don’t get caught out, make sure<br />
you get professional advice.<br />
Voulez-vous<br />
parler français?<br />
There is no better time than now to<br />
learn a language and the team at<br />
Alliance Française Milton Keynes<br />
is looking forward to meeting you!<br />
This summer’s classes will help you<br />
to brush up on your French and<br />
improve your speaking confidence.<br />
The small friendly groups offer<br />
revision, conversation and speaking<br />
practice. The course runs for 2 hours<br />
every week, for 7 weeks in <strong>June</strong><br />
and July, starting 17 <strong>June</strong> and you<br />
have a choice of day and evening<br />
classes. Tutors are all native speakers<br />
and qualified French tutors. It’s only<br />
£10 an hour and the pay-as-you-go<br />
option offers more flexibility.<br />
Alliance Française Milton Keynes<br />
is part of a worldwide French<br />
teaching and cultural organisation.<br />
It’s one of 10 centres in the UK and<br />
you’ll receive some of the best<br />
French language training through<br />
educational, cultural and social<br />
exchanges.<br />
Think you are bad at languages –<br />
Alliance Française will prove you<br />
wrong!<br />
14 Market Square, Stony Stratford<br />
MK11 1BE<br />
info@afmk.co.uk<br />
01908 562 151<br />
afmk.co.uk<br />
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